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Iscaguard PFA
SKU
LIQ021
FROM €24.54 €20.45
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Iscaguard ® PFA is a preservative free additive with a synergistic combination of multifunctional cosmetic raw materials with broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection. Iscaguard ® PFA may be classed as a preservative free system. This system represents an alternative to traditional cosmetic preservatives allowing self-preserving formulations thereby reducing irritant and sensitizing potentials.
It is stable and active over a pH range of 4 to 8.
Typical use levels for Iscaguard ® PFA range from 0.5% to 1.5%. It is synergistic in combination with chelating agents.
Appearance: Clear colourless liquid.
It is stable and active over a pH range of 4 to 8.
Typical use levels for Iscaguard ® PFA range from 0.5% to 1.5%. It is synergistic in combination with chelating agents.
Appearance: Clear colourless liquid.
| Extended Information | INCI name: phenethyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol Iscaguard ® PFA is permitted worldwide for use in both leave-on and rinse-off personal care products. EU: allowed without restriction in all products (not listed on Annex VI) USA: allowed without restriction in all products Japan: allowed without restrictions in all products. Phenethyl alcohol is judged safe for use in cosmetics to 1.0%. Based on the CIR review for phenethyl alcohol and the good toxicity assessment for caprylyl glycol Iscaguard ® PFA should be safe in cosmetics up to 1.8% Iscaguard ® PFA is particularly suitable for emulsions, oil and surfactant based formulations and may be used in aqueous formulations upto its solubility limit i.e. 0.6%. Iscaguard ® PFA can be added to formulation at temperatures up to 80؛C, prolonged heating at elevated temperatures is not recommended. |
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